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The Rainbirds (1971)

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Film details

Featuring

Madge Ryan Andrew Grant James Cossins
Country

United Kingdom
Year

1971
Type

Television

Alternative titles

The Largest Theatre in the World The Rainbirds Alternative

Synopsis

After a suicide attempt, John Rainbird is in a coma. Whilst in this state his mind experiences fantasies involving nightmare creatures and his relatives.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Mrs Rainbird
    
    Madge Ryan
  - John Rainbird
    
    Andrew Grant
  - Mr Rainbird
    
    James Cossins
  - Grandfather
    
    Alan Webb
  - doctor
    
    Peter Jeffrey
  - hotel porter
    
    Paddy Joyce
  - nurse
    
    Wendy Hamilton
  - nurse
    
    Claire Davenport
  - nurse
    
    Billie Laine
  - recruiting sergeant
    
    Paul Hardwick
  - surgeon
    
    Anthony Ainley
  - padre
    
    David Markham
  - young doctor
    
    Richard Kerley
  - young doctor
    
    Jerry Ram
  - club hostess
    
    Amber Blair
  - stripper
    
    Andrea Southern
Credits
- Unknown:
  - Director
    
    Philip Saville
  - Production Company
    
    BBC TV
  - Producer
    
    Irene Shubik
  - Script
    
    Clive Exton
  - Photography
    
    Ken Westbury
  - Film Editor
    
    Tony Woollard
  - Designer
    
    John Burrowes
  - Sound
    
    Doug Mawson
  - Sound
    
    Alan Dykes

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